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    Attempting to regain herposure, Ruby flipped her hair over her shoulder. “Hmph, don’t get ahead of yourself. If you fail to secure this project, you’ll be out.”


    “That’s none of your concern,” Elena responded icily. “Leopardex hasn’t had a sessful productunch in years. If things continue like this, the design department won’t even exist. Maybe you should be more concerned about losing your job instead.”


    “You!” Ruby was livid. “If you’re so capable, why don’t you design something groundbreaking? Every hit piece in recent years hase from Helena, while the rest of us barely get a chance. If you think you’re so talented, why not challenge Helena?”


    Elena didn’t hesitate. “If I start designing, Leopardex won’t have any need for you.” A design manager whocked actual design skills had no real ce in thepany.


    Ruby scoffed. “You’re bluffing. If you actually create something sessful, I’ll resign. But if you fail, you’ll have to publicly apologize and quit.”


    At that moment, Elyse interjected, her voice calm. “Ruby, please don’t be upset with Elena. She just returned to the. I apologize on her behalf. Let’s move on.”


    Ruby smirked. No wonder Elenacked refinement; it turned out she was from a small town.


    Linking arms with Elyse, Ruby continued to tter her. “Elyse, you’re so generous.”


    Elyse’s gentle smile made her appear innocent and kind.


    Elena, unimpressed, simply responded, “Remember what you said,” before walking away, uninterested in wasting more time.


    She returned to her office and began reviewing the project materials.


    Thepanies under the Spencer Group had significantly more experience and influence in the jewelry industry. Evenpared to them, Leopardex barely stood a chance, let alone inpetition with Helena.


    Elena reasoned that she needed to secure Wesley’s backing; without it, the project was as good as lost.


    But getting in touch with Wesley was no simple task, let alone convincing him.


    Though she had no idea where to find him, she knew someone who would.


    Dialing Jeffry’s number, she didn’t have to wait long before he picked up. “What’s up, Elena?”


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    She got straight to the point. “Jeffry, where’s Wesley today?”


    Jeffry’s tone grew cautious. “Why do you want to know?”


    “I’m working at Leopardex now. There’s a project I need to discuss with him.”


    Jeffry paused, seemingly weighing his options. “Leopardex isn’t a major yer. Why not head straight to ourpany’s headquarters? I can set that up for you.”


    Hearing the muffled sounds of a meeting on his end, Elena cut in, “That won’t be necessary, Jeffry. I promised Grandmother. Just tell me where he is.”


    Though he disagreed, Jeffry respected her decision. “He’s at the Imperial Club. It’s members-only, but you can mention my name at the entrance.”


    Imperial Club?


    Elena raised an eyebrow. “Thanks, Jeffry.”


    Ending the call, she left Leopardex.


    Elyse, who had been quietly observing Elena, immediately realized she had found out where Wesley was.


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